The iPad Air may have the battery life advantage, but it's too early to say for sure

The iPad has the more solid and premium build, but we don't mind the faux leather notebook feel of the Note 10.1

The Note 10.1 wins on megapixels, for whatever that's worth

Both tablets are sold in their variations of black and white

If you're into smartwatches, then the Galaxy Note 10.1 pairs with the most advanced one on the market ... though we think it makes much more sense paired with a smartphone

The iPad Air should have the performance advantage, but both tablets are speed demons

Sizes are very similar, though the iPad is a bit smaller in every dimension

The iPad Air gives you 99 percent as much screen real estate as the Note 10.1 does

Gizmag compares the features and specs of the iPad Air and the 2014 edition of the Galaxy Note 10.1

The iPad Air actually starts at $50 cheaper

The iOS App Store has by far the most extensive and mature selection of dedicated tablet apps

Both tablets give you plenty of storage options

Only the Note 10.1 includes a stylus

The iPad Air is 13 percent lighter

Both tablets are sold in Wi-Fi only and cellular options

Though the Note triples the iPad Air's RAM, we don't think this is a reason to balk at the iPad

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With the iPad Air locked, loaded, and ready to launch, perhaps you're wondering how it sizes up next to (quite possibly) the best tablet Samsung has to offer. Is the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition worth a look? Join Gizmag, as we put the features and specs of the two side-by-side.